Alloway Auld Kirk
Alloway Auld Kirk
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience Alloway Auld Kirk and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
156 within 5 kms
Attractions
71 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
17 reviews
Excellent
7
Very good
8
Average
2
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Roger G
Glasgow, UK2,836 contributions
May 2022
Well maintained site with the Auld Kirk from the Tam o'Shanter tale. Robert Burns's father William is buried here, but not his mother. The gravestone is carved on both sides and is the third as the previous two were chipped and defaced by souvenir hunters. His daughter Isabella and two of her daughters are buried in front of William's gravestsone.
Written 26 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Charlotte
London, UK49 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
A quick stop-off in the rain during our Burns walk, we enjoyed this fascinating graveyard and ruined church, made famous by Burns’ Tam o Shanter poem. Featuring Burns family graves, some lovely tombs and some interesting Green Man imagery, we thought it was well worth a stop off on the tourist trail. Gravel paths, information plaques and a calm quiet place for reflection.
Written 13 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Scottish-Hidden-Gems🏴💎
Ayrshire, UK9,157 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Walking through you can just imagine the scenes from burns poetry 'Tam oshanter'. Worth a look if your in the area, just a short walk from the museum.
Written 8 March 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
hairdy
Preston, UK4,220 contributions
July 2022 • Solo
These church remains are so atmospheric and enchanting.Often you can find yourself alone there and have a real good look at all the gravestones. You can see where Burns got his inspiration for part of the setting of Tom O Shanter. It's beautiful in all seasons too
Written 3 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
MrsWYN-R
North Yorkshire, UK3,399 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
To be found on the main road opposite Alloway Parish Church. The grave of Robert Burns father can be found here and is situated pride of place at the entrance to the churchyard.
Interesting looking at the weathered grave stones, very atmospheric particularly on a dark dull day. Good to take a look.
Interesting looking at the weathered grave stones, very atmospheric particularly on a dark dull day. Good to take a look.
Written 29 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
hairdy
Preston, UK4,220 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
You have to spend some time here, and absorb the spooky location, and take yourself back in time to when Burns wrote of this Auld Kirk featuring heavily in Tam O'Shanter, very evocative
Written 31 January 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
john s
Lincoln, UK460 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
Basically a Ruin, that takes a couple of minutes to look at, but lots of Associations with Burns Poems/Stories/Family, which are explained in its entrance.
Written 25 June 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Zeo007
n/a433 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Part of a Rabbies tour. The old kirk is filled with interesting graves and headstones.
We could have done with more time to explore. I would say 30 minutes would be good if weather is kind.
We could have done with more time to explore. I would say 30 minutes would be good if weather is kind.
Written 18 May 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
This is a ruined church that dates back to at least the 13th century, although the present structure dates to the 16th century. It's major claim to fame is it's mention in one of Robert Burn most famous poems, Tam O'Shanter and the line "By Alloway's auld, haunted kirk."
In truth, there's very little to see except wander amongst the gravestones of long forgotten dead. Although Robert Burns father is buried here. Can't miss his grave as it's right in front of the entrance.
There's paving stones along the paths inside the churchyard with reference to the poem. A must see for Robert Burns fans. Probably not for anyone else.
In truth, there's very little to see except wander amongst the gravestones of long forgotten dead. Although Robert Burns father is buried here. Can't miss his grave as it's right in front of the entrance.
There's paving stones along the paths inside the churchyard with reference to the poem. A must see for Robert Burns fans. Probably not for anyone else.
Written 29 May 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Joyce J
Liverpool, UK1,168 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Very spooky but intriguing place to stop. A very old church with ancient gravestones including Robert Burns father.
Had lots of quotes in stones throughout the graveyard
The church ruins are good to walk round and get to see.
It's only across from the Robert Burns memorial but worth stopping and wandering around
Had lots of quotes in stones throughout the graveyard
The church ruins are good to walk round and get to see.
It's only across from the Robert Burns memorial but worth stopping and wandering around
Written 15 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cant remember exactly but its an old cemetery, mostly grass and soil and i think there are a few steps at the gates.
Written 18 July 2019
Showing results 1-1 of 1
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing